Dead Band 2.

Do not allow pieces of metal, wire clippings, or fine LOAD CONNECTIONS

selec TC544A / TC244AX / TC344AX
Operating Instructions
SPLL to SPHL (Programmable)

CONTROL OUTPUT
metallic fillings from installation to enter the product or
else it may lead to a safety hazard that may in turn
endanger life or cause electrical shock to the operator.
1. The service life of the output relays depends on the
switching capacity and switching conditions. Consider
(Relay or SSR user selectable) 3. Circuit breaker or mains switch must be installed the actual application conditions and use the product
Relay 1 Contact (SPDT) (For TC544A : SPST Contact) between power source and supply terminals to facilitate within the rated load and electrical service life.
5 A resistive@250V AC / 30V DC power 'ON' or ‘OFF’ function. However this switch or
Relay 2 Contact (SPDT) (For TC544A : SPST Contact) 2. Although the relay output is rated at 5 amps it is
breaker must be installed in a convenient position
5 A resistive@250V AC / 30V DC normally accessible to the operator. always necessary to use an interposing relay or
SSR Drive Output (Voltage Pulse) 4. Use and store the temperature controller within the contactor that will switch the load. This avoids
12 VDC, 50 mA specified ambient temperature and humidity ranges as damage to the controller in the event of a fault short
mentioned in this manual. developing on the power output circuit.
POWER SUPPLY
3. Always use a separate fused supply for the “power
Supply Voltage CAUTION
85 to 270 VAC/DC (AC: 50 or 60 Hz ) load circuit”and do not take this from the live and
OPTIONAL - 24 VAC/DC neutral terminals supplying power to the controller.
SPECIFICATIONS 1. When powering up for the first time, disconnect the
Power Consumption output connections.
6 VA max @230 VAC 2. Fuse Protection: The unit is normally supplied without a For load current less than For bigger loads, use
Display 0.5A interposing relay / contactor
Temperature power switch and fuses. Make wiring so that the fuse is
4 + 4 digit, 7 segment digital display
Operating: 0 to 50°C ; Storage: -20 to 75°C placed between the mains power supply switch and the N
LED Indications Humidity (non-condensing) L N
L

1: Output 1 ON controller. (2 pole breaker fuse- rating: 275V AC,1A for TC

95% RH electrical circuitry is highly recommended) TC TC Contactor

2: Output 2 ON Weight
TC
C NO
3. Since this is a built-in-type equipment (finds place in main LOAD
T: Auto tune TC544A:142 gms | TC244AX:190 gms | TC344AX:252 gms C NO R C

control panel), its output terminals get connected to host R C MOV Snubber
S: Dwell timer equipment. Such equipment shall also comply with basic MOV C
Keys SAFETY PRECAUTIONS EMI/EMC and other safety requirements like BSEN61326-1
Snubber LOAD

3 keys for digital setting and BSEN61010 respectively.

All safety related codifications, symbols and instructions that
appear in this operating manual or on the equipment must 4. Thermal dissipation of equipment is met through ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS DURING USE
INPUT SPECIFICATIONS ventilation holes provided on chassis of equipment. Such
be strictly followed to ensure the safety of the operating Electrical noise generated by switching of inductive
Input Signal personnel as well as the instrument. ventilation holes shall not be obstructed else it can lead loads can create momentary disruption, erratic
Thermocouple (J,K,T,R,S) / RTD (Pt100) If the equipment is not handled in a manner specified to a safety hazard. display, latch up, data loss or permanent damage to
Sampling time by the manufacturer it might impair the protection provided 5. The output terminals shall be strictly loaded to the the instrument.
250 ms by the equipment. manufacturer specified values/range. To reduce noise:
Input Filter (FTC) a) Use of snubber circuits across loads as shown
0.2 to 10.0 sec Read complete instructions prior to installation and MECHANICAL INSTALLATION above, is recommended.
Resolution operation of the unit.
b) Use separate shielded wires for inputs.
0.1/1° for TC/RTD input (fixed 1° for R & S type TC input) W
Panel cutout
NE Outline dimensions (in mm) dimensions (in mm)
Temperature Unit WARNING: Risk of electric shock.
o A G
TERMINAL CONNECTIONS
C / °F selectable
WIRING GUIDELINES
Indication Accuracy TC+/RTD1
L (+) 1 11 6
For TC inputs: 0.25% of FS ±1° D
WARNING: B 1 T F
For R & S inputs: 0.5% of F.S ± 2° 1. To prevent the risk of electric shock power supply to
2 S
SSR+
N( ) 2 7
(20 min of warm up time for TC input) the equipment must be kept OFF while doing the -
TC /RTD2
For RTD inputs: 0.1% of FS ±1° wiring arrangement. Do not touch the terminals while C NO2
E
power is being supplied. 3 8
RTD3
FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS 2. To eliminate electromagnetic interference use short DIM A B C D E F G
MODELS
Control Method wire with adequate ratings; twists of the same in equal 9
TC544A 52 52 94 45 4 46 46 COM2 4 SSR-
1) PID control with auto tuning size shall be made. For the input and output signal lines,
2) ON-OFF control be sure to use shielded wires and keep them away from NO1
TC244AX 72 72 83.7 67 4.5 69 69 5 12 10 COM1
3) Heat-Cool (with auto-tuning) each other.
3. Cable used for connection to power source, must have a TC344AX 96 96 73 90.5 5 92 92
Proportional Band (P)
cross section of 1mm2 or greater. These wires shall have

For TC544A
1.0 to 400.0° insulation capacity made of at least 1.5kV. 1. Prepare the panel cutout with proper dimensions as Control Output 1
Integral Time (I) 4. When extending the thermocouple lead wires, always shown above.
0 to 9999 sec Relay Output SSR Drive Output
use thermocouple compensation wires for wiring. For 2. Remove the clamp from the controller and push the
Derivative Time (D) the RTD type, use a wiring material with a small lead controller into the panel cutout. Insert the clamp from
0 to 9999 sec resistance (5Ω max per line) and no resistance the rear side until the main unit is securely fit into the NO1 +
differentials among three wires. panel. 5 11
Cycle Time
0.1 to 99.9 sec 5. A better anti-noise effect can be expected by using 3. The equipment in its installed state must not come in 12 VDC

Hysteresis Width standard power supply cable for the instrument. close proximity to any heating sources, caustic vapors, 10 12
oils, steam, or other unwanted process by-products. COM1
0.1 to 99.9°
MAINTENANCE 4. Use the specified size of crimp terminals (M3.5 screws)
Dwell Timer to wire the terminal block. Tighten the screws on the
1 The equipment should be cleaned regularly to avoid Control Output 2
0 to 9999 min terminal block using the tightening torque within the
Manual Reset Value blockage of ventilating parts. Relay Output
range of 1.2 N.m.
-19.9 to 19.9° 2. Clean the equipment with a clean soft cloth . Do not
use Isopropyl alcohol or any other cleaning agent. 5. Do not connect anything to unused terminals.
NO2
HEAT COOL PID 3
Control Method INSTALLATION GUIDELINES EMC Guidelines:
PID 1. Use proper input power cables with shortest connections
Proportional Band-Cool and twisted type. 4
1. This equipment, being built-in-type, normally becomes a COM2
0.0 to 400.0° part of main control panel and in such case the terminals 2. Layout of connecting cables shall be away from any
Cycle Time-Cool do not remain accessible to the end user after installation internal EMI source.
0.1 to 99.9 sec and internal wiring. Operating/1010/TC544A / TC244AX / TC344AX/OP294-V03 (Page 1 of 4)
 TERMINAL CONNECTIONS Use only the correct thermocouple wire or USER GUIDE
Measured Value Input compensating cable from the probe to
For TC544A Continued

instrument terminals avoiding joints in the TIME PROPORTIONAL WITH

Thermocouple (J, K, T, R, S) RTD (Pt100) MANUAL RESET
cable if possible. 1. Display Bias:
RTD1 Temp.
TC+ 6 Failure to use the correct wire type will lead to This function is used to adjust the PV value in cases
6 Pt100
inaccurate readings. where it is necessary for PV value to agree with another
RTD2
7 Ensure that the input sensor connected at the recorder or indicator, or when the sensor cannot be set point
7 terminals and the input type set in the
TC
8
RTD3 mounted in the correct location. Offset Manual reset
temperature controller configuration are the adjusted
Connect thermocouple sensor For 2-wire RTD input short same. 2. Filter Time Constant
according to polarity shown. Time
terminals 7 and 8 The input filter is used to filter out quick changes that
TC+ /RTD1 FRONT PANEL DESCRIPTION occur to the process variable in a dynamic or quick
L (+) 1 8
responding application which causes erratic control. 6. Heat-Cool:
_
N( ) 2 9 The digital filter also aids in controlling processes By using a heating and cooling output, a process is able
TC /RTD2_ to quickly bring the temperature to setpoint in both
NO2
3 10 where the electrical noise affects the input signal.
RTD3 directions and limit the amount of overshoot.
1 Larger the value of FTC entered, greater the filter added
COM2 4 11 Heat-cool control is a very effective way of controlling
and the slower the controller reacts to the process and
NC2 + exothermic processes. (processes that generate their
5 12 vice versa.
- SSR

NO1
3 1 T
own heat, or processes where ambient temperature is
6 13 4 2 S 2 3. Auto tuning: not adequate or fast enough in returning a process back
COM1 7 14 NC1 5 The Auto-tuning function automatically computes and to setpoint)
6 sets the proportional band (P), integral time (I), Cycle time-cool (CYT.C): Generally select 0.2-2 sec if
For TC244AX

Derivative time (D), ARW% and cycle time (CYC.T) SSR is used, and 10-20 sec if relay output is used.
Control Output 1 Control Output 2 as per process characteristics. Cycle time-cool is ignored if linear output is used.
Relay Output 1 SSR Drive Output Relay Output 2 ! While Auto-tune is in progress, ‘T’ LED will blink Proportional band-cool (PB-C): The cooling
Process-value (PV) /
1) Displays a process value (PV). at a faster speed. proportional band is measured by degrees with range
NO1 NO2 1 2) Displays the parameter symbols ! After Auto-tuning is completed, the ‘T’ LED stops
6 + 3 Parameter name 0.0 to 400.0.
12 display
at configuration mode/online menu. blinking. 1. If cooling action is to be enhanced then decrease PB-C
3) Displays PV error conditions.
COM1 7 12 VDC COM2 4
(refer Table 2 on page 4)
2. If cooling action is too strong then increase PB-C.
PID - time proportioning
13 with auto reset & rate Note: The ON-OFF control may result in excessive
14 5 2 Parameter setting 1) Displays the parameter settings
NC1
at configuration mode/online menu.
overshoot and undershoot in the process. It is
NC2 display Temp. Proportional band recommended to use PID control for the heat-cool
Measured Value Input Control output 1 The LED is lit when the control control to produce a stable & zero offset process value.
3
Thermocouple (J, K, T, R, S) RTD (Pt100) indication output 1 is ON DB programming (DB): Deadband (+ve DB) is that
set point
The LED is lit when the control
area where neither outputs are energized. Overlap (-ve
RTD1 4 Control output 2
TC+ 8
indication output 2 is ON DB) is that area where both the outputs are energized.
Pt100
8 1. If more positive value of DB is used, an unwanted
RTD2
9 5 Tune Auto tune: Blinking at faster speed. AT off Time cooling action can be avoided but an excessive
9
TC RTD3
overshoot over the setpoint will occur.
10 ! If the power goes OFF before auto-tuning is 2. If more negative value of DB is used, an excessive
6 Dwell timer Blinking: Dwell timer is in progress.
For 2-wire RTD input short Continuous ON: Time over. completed, auto-tuning will be restarted at next power overshoot over the setpoint can be minimized but an
Connect thermocouple sensor
according to polarity shown. terminals 9 and 10 ON. unwanted cooling action will occur.
FRONT KEYS DESCRIPTION ! If auto-tuning is not completed after 3-4 cycles, it is 7. Dwell Timer
TC+ /RTD1 suspected to fail. In this case, check the wiring & A dwell timer is used to control a process at a fixed
L (+) 1 10
Functions Key press parameters such as the control action, input type, etc. temperature for a defined period. Once the process
N (-) 2 11 reaches the setpoint, dwell timer starts to count
_
TC /RTD2 Online ! Carry out the auto-tuning again, if there is a change in
3 12 setpoint or process parameters. from zero until time out. After the time is completed,
NO2 RTD3 To view Level 1 Press key for 3 seconds. control output goes OFF and auxiliary output energies
4 13 as an alarm.
To view Level 2 Press key for 3 seconds.
COM2 5 14 4. ON/OFF control action (For Reverse Mode):
To view Protection Press + keys for 3 seconds. The relay is ‘ON’ up to the set temperature and PV
NC2 6 Level
15 cuts ‘OFF' above the set temperature. As the Settings
NO1
7 16 + To view online Lower display selectable between temperature of the system drops, the relay is switched SP Control
DWEL=YES
ACT2=TIME
- SSR

parameters SET1/SET2/TIME ‘ON' at a temperature slightly lower than the set point. Output OFF
TIME=2 min
COM1 8 17 using key. ONL=REMN/ELPS
For TC344AX

NC1 9 18 Note: Upper display shows parameter HYSTERESIS:

name for 1sec. The difference between the temperature at which Time
Time

Control Output 1 Control Output 2 NOTE: Elapsed time/Remaining time dependent on the selection relay switches ‘ON’ and at which the relay switches 2 min Over
Of ONL parameter in level1. ‘OFF’ is the hysteresis or dead band. ON
Relay Output 1 SSR Drive Output Relay Output 2 RLY2
OFF
To change online Press + / to change
NO1 NO2
7 + 4 parameter values parameter value. Temp.
overshoot
Temp. Hysteresis
16 Hysteresis Timer Starts Time
set point set point
COM1 8 12 VDC COM2 5 Programming Mode Note:
17
9 6 To view parameters on or key once to view the
NC1
NC2 the same level. next or previous function in
1) S LED blinking indicates dwell timer is in progress. It
operational menu.
switches to continous ON when dwell timer overs.
Measured Value Input Output ON OFF ON Time Output OFF ON OFF Time 2) Dwell time programmed as OFF will disable the dwell
Thermocouple (J, K, T, R, S) RTD (Pt100) Reverse Forward timer.
To increase or decrease + to increase and + to
3) When Soak in progress & dwell time modified,
RTD1 the value of a particular decrease the function value. new dwell time is applicable.
TC+ 10 parameter. Note: Parameter value will not alter
10 Pt100 5. Manual Reset (for PID control & I=0): 4) The Dwell period can be reduced or increased when
when respective level is locked. the timer is running. If it is reduced to meet the time
11
RTD2 After sometime, the process temperature settles at
11 a point and there is a difference between the set elapsed, the timer will change to the end state.
TC
12
RTD3 NOTE: The unit will auto exit programming mode after 30 temperature & the controlled temperature. This 5) Once the timer output was energized it will remain
seconds of inactivity. difference can be removed by setting the manual reset unchanged until power down
Connect thermocouple sensor For 2-wire RTD input short OR By pressing the or or + keys for 3 seconds. value equal & opposite to the offset.
according to polarity shown. terminals 11 and 12. Operating/1010/TC544A / TC244AX / TC344AX/OP294-V03 (Page 2 of 4)
 CONFIGURATION INSTRUCTIONS

Press once to view online parameters Press for 3 sec to enter Level 2 Press once to view next parameter in configuration menu

KEY Press once to view previous parameter in

FUNCTIONS
Press for 3 sec to enter Level 1 configuration menu + Press for 3 sec to enter protection Level

+ or + Allows the user to increase or decrease associated

parameter value
or or + To exit configuration menu press any of these keys for 3 sec

OPERATIONAL MENU

POWER ON
Note
At power ON lower display shows (momentary) input type
selected in Level 1.

1 T
2 S
Press key for Press + keys
3 seconds for 3 seconds

Press key for

3 seconds

Level 1 Level 2 Protection Level

Display Description Default Range Display Display Description Default Range Display Display Description Default Range Display
Value Condition Value Condition Value Condition
Input type Tune
J/K/T/R/S/RTD OFF/ON For CNTL=PID Lock setpoint 1 UNLK/LOCK
(Refer Table 1) (Refer user guide)
Not prompted
Display Resolution 1/0.1 Proportional band 1.0 to 400.0° For CNTL=PID Lock setpoint 2 UNLK/LOCK
for R & S type
Temperature unit °C/°F Integral time 0 to 9999 sec For CNTL=PID Lock level 1 UNLK/LOCK
Set point low limit Min range of sensor
selected to SPHL Derivative time 0 to 9999 sec For CNTL=PID Lock level 2 UNLK/LOCK
Set point high limit SPLL to Max range
of sensor selected Prompted when
Cycle time mode AUTO/USR.F For CNTL=PID Lock dwell time UNLK/LOCK
DWEL=YES
Filter time constant
(Refer user guide) 0.2 to10.0 sec
Cycle time 0.1 to 99.9 sec For CNTL=PID Note
Control action for Not prompted
relay 1 RE/FD for HC=YES 1. Locking parameters (LVL1 or LVL2 or SP or DWEL) will not
Hysteresis 1 0.1 to 99.9° For CNTL=ONF
permit change in the value of respective level parameters.
Control logic PID/ONF Time value (online) can be altered only when DWEL is
For CNTL=PID
Control Output selection RELAY/SSR Manual reset -19.9 to +19.9° not locked in protection level.
& I=0
2. Continuous operation of + / keys for SP or other
Dwell mode enable NO/YES Proportional parameters makes update speed faster in 3 stages after 3
1.0 to 400.0° HC=YES
Heat-cool mode band-cool seconds.
selection NO/YES
(Refer user guide) Cycle time-cool 0.1 to 99.9 sec HC=YES
Control action for When HC=NO. For HC=NO or
relay 2 RE/FD/TIME TIME prompted Hysteresis 2 0.1 to 99.9°
when DWEL HC=YES &
=YES CNTL=ONF
When Dwell time When DWEL
Relay 2 type DEV/ABS OFF, 1 to 9999 min
ACT2=RE/FD (Refer user guide) =YES
When DWEL Display bias
Online menu for timer REMN/ELPS
=YES -19.9 to 19.9°
(Refer user guide)
Anti-reset windup % When CNTL
1.0 to 100.0%
=PID
Factory default
(Reset all) NO/YES
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Programming online parameters

Setpoint 1 Default: 50 Setpoint 2/Dead band Default: 0 Dwell Timer Default: 0

Range: SPLL to SPHL Range: SPLL to SPHL Range: OFF, 1 to 9999 min
If upper display is selected as then, If upper display is selected as / then, If upper display is selected as / then,
Pressing key will show on Upper display: Pressing key will show on Upper display: / Pressing key will show on Upper display:
Lower display: <50> Lower display: <0> Lower display: <OFF>
Press + / keys to increment/decrement value. Press + / keys to increment/decrement / value. Press + / keys to increment/decrement time value.

INPUT RANGES (Table 1) ERROR DISPLAY (Table 2) CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE

FOR RTD FOR THERMOCOUPLE Date:

When an error has occured, the upper display indicates error codes as
Input Ranges Input Ranges given below. Model No:
Resolution 1 0.1 Resolution 1 0.1 Error Meaning Control Output Claimed Accuracy:
Status For TC inputs: 0.25% of FS ±1°
°C -150 to 850 -150 to 850 °C -199 to 750 -199 to 750 For R & S inputs: 0.5% of F.S ± 2°
Pt100 J Sensor break / over OFF (20 min of warm up time for TC input)
range condition For RTD inputs: 0.1% of FS ±1°
°F -238 to 1562 -199 to 999 °F -328 to 1382 -199 to 999
Sensor reverse / OFF
°C -199 to 1350 -199 to 999 under range condition Sources calibrated against:
K Hinditron Multimeter Model 86, Sr. No.:1094
°F -328 to 2462 -199 to 999
Multimeter calibration report no: 2010 S & C 617
°C -199 to 400 -199 to 400
T ERTL(W), Mumbai, INDIA Date:13/05/2010
°F -328 to 750 -199 to 750
The calibration of this unit has been verified at the
°C 0 to 1750 N/A following values:
R&S
°F 32 to 3182 N/A CALIBRATION DISPLAY
SENSOR TEMP (°C) VALUE
( 0.1 resolution) (°C)
35.0 35.0
K 700.0 700.0
1350 1350
0.0 0.0
PT100 500.0 500.0
800.0 800.0
The thermocouple / RTD curves are linearised in
this microprocessor based product; and hence the
values interpolated between the readings shown
above are also equally accurate; at every point in the
curve.

Unit is accepted as accuracy is within the specified

limit of claimed accuracy and certificate is valid upto
one year from the date of issue.

CHECKED BY:

Selec Controls Pvt. Ltd.

Specifications are subject to change, since development is a
continuous process
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